A Groundbreaking Publication on Cybersecurity by Our Academics

Faculty members of the Engineering Department at Istanbul Gedik University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Aytaç Uğur Yerden and Prof. Dr. Savaş Dilibal, together with Dr. Sinan Şenol (Ford Otosan) and Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kara (Kocaeli University of Health and Technology), have achieved a significant academic success with their innovative threat model designed to enhance cybersecurity in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. Their research has been published in the prestigious International Journal of Information Security.

The published study introduces a new approach called xT‑STRIDE, which extends the traditional STRIDE model. This model not only identifies types of threats but also incorporates the reliability levels of system components into the analysis process, offering a more realistic and effective threat assessment.

The model especially facilitates ensuring security at the design stage of UAV systems used in critical missions. Based on international security standards such as CC EAL (Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level), this method enables designers to evaluate system components according to their trust levels and take preventive measures accordingly.

The study’s applicability is not limited to UAV systems; it also stands out for its flexibility to be implemented in various other fields such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

As Istanbul Gedik University, we congratulate our faculty members Asst. Prof. Dr. Aytaç Uğur Yerden and Prof. Dr. Savaş Dilibal for their valuable international contribution and wish them continued success.

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